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BARGE / BOAT TOUR CODE: BNF
Experience the delights of barging and cycling through
Belgium and Holland
Combine the attractive landscapes of Belgium and the Netherlands on
this fascinating journey through rural vistas and quaint villages, sampling
the local cuisine and beverages en route. Beginning in either Mechelen
or Amsterdam (the journey operates in reverse every other trip), you will
experience the Flemish port town of Antwerp, before continuing over the
border to the well preserved fortified town of Willemstad. On the way, you can
wander through the markets in Brussels, sample famous Belgian waffles, or
try a glass of the massive variety of excellent beers. In Holland the old town
of Hertogenbosch and the St. Jans Cathedral is worth a visit. Across the
country's fruit garden, the Betuwe, and along the Vecht and Amstel rivers
the cycle and barge journey continues to Amsterdam, with time on the last
day to explore the Dutch capital.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Join Amsterdam Airport, transfer to Mechelen
(10km) 2 | Train to Brussels, visit city and sample local specialties, train to
Antwerp 3 | Cruise to the Dutch border – cycle to Tholen Peninsula (35km)
4 | Cycle to Willemstad (40km) 5 | By barge to Geertruidenberg, cycle to
Hertogenbosch (45km) 6 | Cruise to Tiel, cycle to Vianen (40km) 7 | By
boat to Breukelen, cycle along the Vecht and Amstel rivers to Amsterdam,
evening walking tour (30km) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Ξ 7 nights in twin share
cabin with lower double bed with ensuite facilities Ξ bicycle with gears and
pannier (electric bikes available on request ‑ supplement applies) Ξ information
pack Ξ experienced guide Ξ visit to beer seminary in Antwerp Ξ city walking
tours Ξ bicycle insurance Ξ return train from Mechelen to Brussels Ξ transfer
from Amsterdam Airport to Mechelen or vice versa (day 1 or day 8)
NOTES: 1] Trip begins at Amsterdam airport with a transfer to Mechelen
to Belgium to join the barge in Mechelen 2] Trip begins in Amsterdam. Trip
operates in reverse each alternate departure. "S" denotes trip is on a category
B barge. Supplement applies. See trip notes for details of the reverse itinerary.
Brussels to Amsterdam Cycle
8 DAY GUIDED CYCLE GRADE 2 2
Facades Ams terd am |
B a lt i
N o r t h
S e a
g i a n S e a
English Channel
Amsterdam
Gouda
Antwerp
Brussels Mechelen
Hertogenbosch
Belgium
The Netherlands
Countryside of IJssel Lake
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE GRADE
N o r t h
S e a
N o r w e g i a n S e a
English Channel
Amsterdam
Kampen Hoorn
Rijs
Weesp
Belgium
The Netherlands
HOTELS TOUR CODE: HCC
A relaxing cycle along reed-lined paths and historic dykes
that explores the Weerribben National Park
Cycle across some of Europe's finest nature reserves of 'De Weerribben'.
Experience the delights of old fishing ports, great waterways and the rural
area around picturesque Ijssel Lake. Starting a little north of Amsterdam,
this itinerary guides you through the rural area around IJssel Lake, the
former inland sea called Zuiderzee. On the road you'll see a great variety
of waterways: lakes, canals and rivers and experience old fishing ports like
Elburg and Spakenburg and towns that live and breathe the atmosphere of
the traditional Netherlands.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive and explore Hoorn 2 | Cycle coastline of
IJssel Lake to Rijs (35km) 3 | Cycle past rural villages (45km) 4 | Cycle via
Weerribben National Park to Giethoorn and on to Zwartsluis (40km 5 |
Cycle to Hanseatic town of Kampen and visit harbour town of Elburg en
route to Harderwijk (70km) 6 | Cycle across woods and moorland to Nijkerk
and on to Eemnes (50km) 7 | Cycle to Weesp via Naarden-Vesting, one of
the finest walled towns (30km) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: Ξ 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners Ξ 7 accommodation in 2-3 star hotels
on a twin share basis Ξ bicycle with gears and pannier (electric bike available on
request – supplement applies) Ξ luggage transfer Ξ information pack including
route notes andmaps Ξ emergency hotline
NOTES: Some trips may operate in reverse, starting inWeesp
Holla nd & Belgium Museum in Zuiderz ee
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DATES | 2015
13 Jun-20 Jun 2
20 Jun-27 Jun 1
01 Aug-08 Aug 2,S
08 Aug-15 Aug 1,S
22 Aug-29 Aug 2
29 Aug-05 Sep 1
DATES | 2015
13 Jun-20 Jun
20 Jun-27 Jun
27 Jun-04 Jul
04 Jul-11 Jul
11 Jul-18 Jul
18 Jul-25 Jul
25 Jul-01 Aug
01 Aug-08 Aug
08 Aug-15 Aug
15 Aug-22 Aug
Joining Amsterdam Joining Hoorn